4th of July CV Fireworks 2013
FM Water District Extends Rebates
Foothill MWD Continuing to Offer Rebates for Conservation Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) will continue to provide rebates for high efficiency toilets, turf removal and rain barrels beginning with the new fiscal year, July 1, 2013, announced Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD. During the previous fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013, $30,041 in […]
CERT Comes to the GUSD
Over 40 staff members of the Glendale Unified School District complete training that may save lives. By Jason KUROSU In preparation for a potential major disaster, 41 Glendale Unified School District principals and administrators received a three-day course in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). The CERT program is intended to aid the public in the […]
Three Bs Launch Cal Phil Season
By Ted AYALA The California Philharmonic provided some much needed relief on Saturday night from the oppressive heat and humidity that enveloped Southern California. A bit of Beethoven, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, not to mention the open-air stage at Santa Anita, helped cool off the crowds. The orchestra turned up the heat in […]
Car Show a Hot Success
Despite the extreme heat, the Montrose Classic Car Show was a success, according to Linda McMenamin, Montrose Shopping Park Assn. events coordinator. Classic cars lined the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on a very warm Saturday afternoon. The annual event attracts thousands of guests to the shopping park. In addition to having a […]
Despicable Me 2
By Charly SHELTON In 2010, the world was introduced to Gru (voiced by Steve Carrell), the world’s greatest villain. Or so he thought. A younger villain surpassed him in his heists and took the title. Gru hatched an evil plan to use three orphan girls – Agnes, Edith and Margo (voiced by Elsie Fisher, Dana […]
Thefts from Cars Increasing
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are reminding residents if they see anything suspicious they should call the police immediately. There has been an increase in petty thefts from vehicles in the last month within the far north Glendale area. “We had 15 [thefts], two being auto burglaries the rest [appear to be] fishing,” said Officer […]
SWC Embarks on its Summer Season at the Huntington Gardens
By Ted AYALA Local residents looking to beat the summer heat and find great music making need look no further than the Huntington Gardens in San Marino beginning this month. Southwest Chamber Music, the Grammy Award-winning chamber music ensemble that has earned a worldwide reputation for its excellence and its collaborations with some of today’s […]
CRIME BLOTTER
July 2 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman described as Hispanic, 5’3” tall, 120 to 130 pounds and wearing burgundy medical scrubs entered the Trader Joe’s and purchased a pack of pineapple juice. She had reportedly inquired about seeking employment at the store as well as making a purchase. When […]
Planting the Seeds to Help: St. Luke’s Launches Community Garden
Marissa GOULD, Intern St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, the historic stone church at Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, is known for helping the community. It is a partner in the successful youth program the Firehouse, and has recently started a community garden on its grounds. It will donate the food produced to homeless […]